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[hd7866]

Thanks for the post. There is a lot of good info in here that has helped me learn the rules a little more.

[monksmom]

Originally Posted by donnams27

AWESOME post
Thanks for sharing

Originally Posted by hd7866

Thanks for the post. There is a lot of good info in here that has helped me learn the rules a little more.

And thank YOU for reading it!! See, our rules are not that difficult...but for whatever reason, they're being overlooked...folks are getting banned...then getting grumpy for that, yet...well...lol...well...stay safe, trade happy:)

[big6n4]

Great info this should be a must read im gonna copy the address and give it to any of my referrals that come to the fence jumping point in trading

[longwood32]

Thanks for the refresher. Always important to keep this information at the ready.

[monksmom]

And may this just be seen as a refresher...it ain't rocket science, just a few simple "musts":) There's enough to worry about, especially as a newly turned trader...getting banned shouldn't have to be one of them:)

[lieraonig]

Wow Mom! You hav been busy.
It is great to have all the important stuff all on one page.
Thanks for the great thread.

[monksmom]

lol...am sensing some of this has still been...overlooked:)

Originally Posted by monksmom

I truly hope this all sounds very familiar to all of you. If not, stop, read, and remember, please:)

1. You may NOT self-promote yourself in post responses - especially posts where folks are new and with questions...with the exception of the looking to complete offers section (ltco). That means you canNOT say "pm me, I'll help" in any way, shape or form outside of the looking to complete offers section.

There are to be NO links in ltco replies, period, just in your signature.

2. Do NOT double post in ltco...check FIRST, don't worry about what number you are. That won't make any difference if you are banned.

3. The Status Line is for just that...status as in you are 'online now' or 'will be back soon' or 'taking a dinner break'...or even just silly stuff like 'roaming the rooms'. It is NOT for self-promotion of any kind.

That would include using stuff like "here to help", "needing referrals", "PPD mentor", phone numbers or anything of that nature. Think first...would it attract someone to you? Are you TRYING to attract others to you? lol...if so, then it ain't status....it's self-promotion:)

4. You MAY use the Location section of the "About Me" section and your avatar to self-promote, though...within reason and in good taste:) I know the distinction between the two is slim, however, it is what it is and the sections are separate so each has its own set of rules.

5. You may NOT self-promote in the welcome thread. So far, the mods have been nice about not banning for that...however...that's not going to last and if you have noticed, the outside rules do say it is a ban offense.

6. You MUST quote a new person if you are posting in the welcome thread. Also, double check you are posting your premade copy of welcome reply in the welcome thread..NOT your ltco copy:)

7. You may NOT quote person after person in single quote posts. Back to back postings or more than two on a page constitutes spamming the thread, which is not allowed and is also a ban offense. Learn to multi-quote using the "+" sign under each post you wish to quote. The only deviation from this is if a really new person (as in JUST posted, check time stamp) posts right after you have posted welcome for someone else.

8. Your trade thread MUST contain the sites you carry AND what you pay for each site.

9. Your trade thread canNOT carry any referral links (view offers is fine) and you may NOT have an outside link in your signature or anywhere else.

10. You may NOT post your trade thread onto another trader's thread. That is a ban, period.

11. You may NOT put post on visitor pages of new folks...who have NOT contacted you first. That is a ban.

12. You may NOT email, pm or make any contact with any new user that has NOT contacted you first. THAT is spam and is a ban.

13. You may send a birthday greeting or pm an ltco poster that has specifically said "pm me" - BUT this IS at your own risk! Folks will...and do...change their minds and although these things are great, fun...if it is reported by the recipient, it then gets viewed as spam. Read this one carefully and proceed with great caution.

14. There is a 3 strike rule here with bans and infractions. Infractions are what are left on your profile/record each time you are banned. Play by the rules and this will never be an issue.

15. You may NOT self-promote in your blogs or on anyone else's blogs OR in your replies to your own blog comments. Blogs are exactly the same rules as the forum.

16. You need to give jumping the fence time to work for you, anywhere from 3-6 weeks. In that time, post around the forum, share your experiences, ideas, thoughts...in a positive manner. Let others see the real YOU!

17. You need to have fun with this, once you've got the do's and don'ts down. Humor improves a positive attitude and toss in a little realistic expectations and patience and you'll do fine:)

18. If you need more information, read this - Uptodate Simplified Version of Trader Rules.

19. If you find yourself going to do something and you are saying 'I THINK this is right', stop....and ask a moderator. Ask two if it makes you feel better - they ARE here to help! Find them here---> Free Lunch Room - Show Groups.

20. Cover your ass-ets at all costs. No matter what others may tell you, you are the one ultimately responsible for YOUR actions. We have a bad habit of playing "monkey see, monkey do"...yet unfortunately, the first monkey is not always right....think about it:)

Good luck to all jumping over...and may the force of the green be with you! God bless:)

Originally Posted by monksmom

Most excellent, folks...stay safe, play happy...and move forward!!

And for anyone missing the latest forced read...and also to reiterate some of the points I've made here, please feel free to read admin\'s spam reminder...just make sure to mentally change the word "pm" in the area line iteming spam to read communication of some kind. It is ok to contact someone who has left you a trade thread reply or a visitor message, it does not have to be only a pm (for newly turned traders fyi)...just remember...

As admin reminds...if they don't communicate with you FIRST...then there is no communication, period:) You can't get any simpler than that!

[pd4sw]

this is good stuff....a must read in my opinion.

[jonantill]

Good info.Thank you for posting it. I always enjoy reading what you post.

[phemails1]

another great post i hope some read this